Category: Government Impersonation
Unclaimed IRS Refund Scams are a growing tactic used by fraudsters to steal personal and financial information. These scams often involve fake notifications claiming you have an unclaimed tax refund and require sensitive details...
Fake IRS Tax Lien Scams are a deceptive tactic used by fraudsters to trick taxpayers into making unnecessary payments or revealing sensitive information. These scams involve notifications claiming that a tax lien has been...
IRS smishing texts have become an increasingly prevalent threat to taxpayers. These fraudulent text messages use urgent language to trick victims into clicking malicious links or taking immediate action, often leading to identity theft...
IRS phishing email scams are a common tactic used by fraudsters to impersonate the IRS and steal personal or financial information. These emails often claim to resolve tax issues or process refunds, but they...
IRS Caller ID spoofing scams are a prevalent threat where fraudsters manipulate caller ID systems to make it appear as though their calls are coming from the IRS. This tactic is used to create...
Employment threat scams are a manipulative tactic used by fraudsters to exploit taxpayers’ fears about their job security. Scammers claim they will inform your employer about alleged tax issues unless you comply with their...
Property seizure warning scams are a deceptive tactic used by fraudsters to scare taxpayers into making immediate payments. These scammers falsely claim that the IRS will seize your property, freeze your bank accounts, or...
Legal action threat scams are increasingly common, with imposters claiming that a lawsuit has been filed against you for tax evasion. These fraudsters demand immediate payment to avoid court proceedings, using fear tactics to...
Audit intimidation scams are a growing threat, with fraudsters preying on taxpayers by claiming an impending IRS audit will financially devastate them. These scammers use fear and urgency to coerce victims into providing personal...
Scammers posing as IRS officials are using tax debt threat tactics to exploit unsuspecting taxpayers. These fraudsters claim you owe back taxes and use aggressive methods, such as threatening arrest, deportation, or license revocation,...